Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Packaging Corp of America Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable decreased by 127.4% to -$13.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 67.2%, from -$39.60M to -$13.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in receivables consumes cash, while a decrease indicates the collection of tax refunds, improving cash flow.
Detailed definition
This specifically tracks the change in income tax amounts expected to be refunded to the company by tax authorities. It...
Peer comparison
Standard tax-related asset; varies based on tax filing cycles and overpayment status.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_income_taxes_receivableHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $12.00M | -$45.60M | $29.60M | -$53.70M | -$400.00K | -$21.80M | $17.80M | -$15.40M | $25.30M | -$39.60M | $40.20M | $47.40M | -$13.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -480.0% | +164.9% | -281.4% | +99.3% | <-999% | +181.7% | -186.5% | +264.3% | -256.5% | +201.5% | +17.9% | -127.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -17.8% | — | +59.4% | — | <-999% | — | -81.7% | +125.8% | +407.8% | +67.2% |
Range-$53.70M – $47.40M
CAGR+2.7%
Avg YoY Growth-455.6%
Median YoY Growth+59.4%
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Packaging Corp of America's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable?
- Packaging Corp of America (PKG) reported increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable of -$13.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Packaging Corp of America's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable changed year-over-year?
- Packaging Corp of America's increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable increased by 67.2% year-over-year, from -$39.60M to -$13.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable mean?
- The change in tax refunds owed to the company by the government.